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ASUS R50 UMPC Review!

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:54:57 +0000

As many of you have already witnessed the ultra-small Eee PC netbooks, the ASUS R50 is even smaller than a netbook, classified as a “UMPC”. Here’s the specs and details of what’s to come: Btw, this one doesn’t qualify as a netbook or mini-note, but we still like the small size but where’s the keyboard? Taipei, Taiwan, August 28, 2008 – Performance on the move hits new heights with the ASUS R50. Weighing a nominal 520g, with a 5.6″ LCD screen and at about the size of a passport wallet, the R50 is an secure and powerful mini-notebook with priceless portability and communication capabilities (such as WiFi and HSDPA 3.5G). The R50 is loaded with powerful features, fully enabling global communications, travelling and entertainment in any landscape across the world. With a built-in Premier GPS device, real-time navigation has never been so easy. Together with ASUS Photo Navigator, pictures can be documented along the roads travelled. So wherever you venture, the R50 offers the power, portability and performance to meet the demands of living and competing in the global market place. via asus a ASUS Netbooks, communication capabilities, eee pc, enabling global communications, global market place, gps device, hsdpa, keyboard, … Continue reading →

ASUS G50 and G70 for Extreme Gamers!

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:56:07 +0000

ASUS launches the ASUS G50 and the ASUS G70 gaming laptops geared for maximum perfomance with 15″ and 17″ LCDs respectively. Taipei, Taiwan, August 22, 2008 – Maximize your gaming potential with the full throttle power and portable performance of the G Series from ASUS, part of the prestigious Republic of Gamers product line-up that represents the most innovative and best performing PC solutions for gamers today. Designed for gamers from the inside out, the G Series range now includes two striking new models: the G71 (17″wide) and G50 (15.4″ wide and 15.6″ wide) that give you unprecedented muscle to take on all comers with a full deck of features that enables you to stay in control of the gaming action. The stunning hardcore styling is alive to the pulse on the street and the G Series is hot to the latest gaming trends – leading the way into new computer gaming frontiers. The ASUS G50 specs: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9600/T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350 Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset +ICH9M-E Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5100 Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium DDR2 800MHz SDRAM, up to 4GB Nvidia GeForce 9700M GT, with 512MB GDDR3 VRAM Intel® Turbo Memory Technology with … Continue reading →

13.3″ ASUS F6 Laptops Unveiled!

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:49:07 +0000

ASUS has introduced their new line of 13.3″ laptops with more power than the Eee PC but still small enough for mobility. Taipei, Taiwan, August 22, 2008 – Enjoy a breath of fresh air in the world of personal laptops and celebrate individuality with the ASUS F6 scented notebooks. The compact and stylish F6 engages the eyes with attractive motifs and for the first time, our sense of smell with infused scents*. Available in four captivating designs, these special edition notebooks not only look good, but are also expressions of the user’s taste and character! Check out the specs: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology - Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P8400 - Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset - Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN Network Connection Genuine Windows Vista® - Genuine Ultimate - Genuine Business - Genuine Home Premium/Home basic DDRII-667/800 DRAM support, up to 4GB 13.3” WXGA Color Shine LCD ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470, external 256MB DDR2 VRAM SATA 120/160/250/320GB 31.2 x 23.19 x 3.2-3.52cm via asus a 13.3" Laptops, ASUS Netbooks, breath of fresh air, chipset intel, color shine, core2 duo processor, dram, expressions, genuine business, genuine windows vista, individuality, intel core2 duo, intel core2 duo processor, Laptop Design, Laptop News, … Continue reading →

ASUS F8 14-inch Colorful Laptops Launched!

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:46:58 +0000

ASUS has also launched their new colorful array of 14″ laptops named ASUS F8. Taipei, Taiwan, August 22, 2008 – Notebook users who have always wanted a truly versatile and portable notebook that fulfills all their computing needs, and that complements their taste and lifestyle, need to look no further than the ASUS F8. Equipped to meet the challenges of work, as well as the need for a broad range of digital entertainment, the F8′s performance is bolstered by a raft of unique technologies and software features – the most notable of which is the inclusion of the latest iteration of Express Gate that empowers users with an 8 second boot-up* time for rapid access to a host of multimedia and online applications. The F8 is equally impressive on the aesthetics front, bearing subtle motifs that exude luxury and coming in a five attractive colors. Check out the specs on these beasts: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology -Intel® Core™2 Duo Processors T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350 -Mobile Intel® PM 45 Express Chipset with ICH9M -Intel® WiFi Link 5100 Genuine Windows Vista® - Genuine Ultimate - Genuine Business - Genuine Home Premium/Home basic DDR2 800 MHz, up to 4GB 14.1″ WXGA+/WXGA Color Shine LCD; ASUS … Continue reading →

ASUS B50 Laptop for Business!

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:44:39 +0000

ASUS launches its business laptop, the ASUS B50 with 15.4″ LCD and Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processors T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350/T5850/T5750. Taipei, Taiwan, August 22, 2008 – In creating the B50A, ASUS has taken every consideration of the business executive’s varied computing needs for power, reliability and mobility into account. The result is the ultimate notebook computer for the business environment, packed with speed, intelligent features, and versatility – the ultimate competitive advantage for the business executive. In addition to its unique technologies and software features, the B50A offers the latest Express Gate that empowers users with an 8 second boot-up* time for rapid access to a host of multimedia and online applications! Here’s the complete specs: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processors T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350/T5850/T5750 Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate Genuine Windows Vista® Business Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset DDR2 800MHz, up to 4GB 15.4″ WXGA/WXGA+ Color Shine, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology Intel GMA X4500HD SATA 120GB / 160GB / 250GB / 320GB DVD Super-Multi Light Double Layer Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100 Built-in 1.3 M Pixel camera 36.3 x 26.3 x2.5-3.57 cm, 2.7kg; 3kg with 8-cell Battery * All specifications are subject to change … Continue reading →

Everex Cloudbook Mini-Notebook!

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:54:14 +0000

Everex Cloudbook does look like a laptop made from the 80s or something… TAIPEI, Taiwan (AVING Special Report on ‘COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008′) — <Visual News> Everex presented its 7-inch mini notebook pc ‘Cloudbook’ during Computex 2008, which is powered by VIA C7-M processor. Measuring 230*171*33.5mm at 970g, the Cloudbook supports 30GB HDD and Bluetooth connectivity. via aving a 30gb hdd, 5mm, 80s, bluetooth connectivity, computex taipei, everex, laptop, mini notebook, notebook pc, taipei taiwan

Haier unveils its Atom-based netbook ’81004′

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:53:01 +0000

More netbooks, or mini-notebooks, with Linux… TAIPEI, Taiwan (AVING Special Report on ‘COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008′) — <Visual News> Haier unveiled its Atom-based netbook ’81004′ during Computex 2008 at the Intel booth. via aving a atom, computex taipei, haier, intel, intel booth, linux, lt, mini notebooks, taipei taiwan

Puma-based Laptops introduced baby!

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:03:28 +0000

Whole bunch of AMD Puma based laptops were introduced today. Yey! Go AMD!!! TAIPEI, Taiwan (AVING Special Report on ‘COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008′) — <Visual News> AMD displayed Puma platform-based netbooks from HP, Asus, Acer and Fujitsu during Computex 2008. AMD’s next-generation Puma platform comes with AMD Turion Ultra processor, originally code-named Griffin, and AMD 780 Series chipset to maximize battery life while meeting the heavy graphics performance. via aving a acer, amd, asus, battery life, computex taipei, fujitsu, graphics performance, heavy graphics, hp, Laptop News, laptops, lt, Netbook Reviews, next generation, performance gallery, taipei taiwan

Asus Eec PC 901/1000 Launched!

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:13:46 +0000

Yes, we are here to review the models used in Asus Eec PC launch, not the laptop of course! (read our domain name…duh!) Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode TAIPEI, Taiwan (AVING Special Report on ‘COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2008′) — <Visual News> Amid overwhelming response to the previous model of the Eee PC, ASUS is once again making waves with the announcement of the new generation of Eee PCs ’901/1000 series’ based on Intel Atom processor. Equipped with the built-in SSD technology, the all new Eee P 901 and 1000 are your ideal mobile travel computing companions. The latest generation of Eee PC 901/1000 consumes less power, allows the device to boot quickly, produces less heat and is less susceptible to shock damage. Together with the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, users can now enjoy a longer battery lifespan of up to 7.8 hours, allowing them to stay in touch and be connected for a longer period of time while on-the-go. via aving a ASUS Netbooks, atom, battery lifespan, companions, computex taipei, domain name, eee pc, hybrid engine, laptop, lt, models, new generation, overwhelming response, period of time, SSD, taipei taiwan, … Continue reading →

MSI Launching their Atom-based 10-inch mini laptop ‘WIND’

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:10:16 +0000

MSI will be launching their 10″ mini-laptop ‘Wind’ soon in Taiwan. TAIPEI, Taiwan (AVING Special Report on ‘COMPUTEX 2008′) — <Visual News> MSI unveils its Atom-based mini laptop ‘Wind Series’ during 2008 Computex held in Taiwan from June 3 to 7. Weighing only less than 1kg, the MSI WIND adopts a 10-inch display and 80GB HDD. Running on Windows OS, it features a low electric power consumption providing up to seven hours of battery life, thanks to MSI’s ECO energy saving technology. via aving a 80gb hdd, atom, battery life, computex, eco energy, electric power consumption, june 3, life thanks, lt, msi, MSI Netbooks, seven hours, taipei taiwan, taiwan taipei, wind series, windows os

ASUS will launch its 10-inch Eee PC!

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:10:15 +0000

Asus will be launching their 10 inch Eec PC shortly… TAIPEI, Taiwan (AVING Special Report on ‘COMPUTEX 2008′) — <Visual News> ASUS announced that it will launch its 10-inch EeePC at the upcoming Computex 2008. During the show, the company expects to showcase its Atom-based ‘EeePC 901′ as well. via aving a ASUS Netbooks, atom, computex, eee pc, eeepc, lt, showcase, taipei taiwan

Asus Eee PC 1000 Will Be Released at Computex!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:58:22 +0000

Just in, Asus Eec PC 1000 will be released at Computex! ASUS is looking forward to welcoming you during Computex 2008 in Taipei, Taiwan, for the ASUS’ 08 Computex Trilogy of launch events. We would also like to specially extend an invitation to you to attend the official global launch of the new Eee PC™ 901 and 1000 series. [via techfresh - umpcfever] a ASUS Netbooks, computex, eee pc, invitation, launch events, taipei taiwan, trilogy